Hasidism orginiated in Poland in the 18th century by Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer who then became known as the Baal Shem Tov ("Master of the Good Name")
Its focus is on the joyful observance of God's commandments.
Taught that purity or heart is more pleasing to God then learning.
Boundless love for God and the world He created.
Many ideas derive from Jewish Mysticis
-A religon based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality.
Stressed the mercy of God and encouraged joyous religous expression through music and dance
Holy Book: Torah
They worship in a Hasidic synagogue
Your taught that God's presence was in all of one's surroundings and that one should serve God in one's every deed and word.
Hasidic Leaders, known as tzadikim, helps the followers attain a closer realtionship with God
Hasidism broke into different groups which are headed by different tzadikim. These sects include
*Brelov, Lubavitch(Chabad), Satmar, Ger and more
The Lubavitch sect in Brooklyn New York has about 200,000 members.
In different sects of Hasidism, the clothing attire differs.
Clothing consists of ankle-length black coats and wide-rimmed black hats. Men and boys traditionally leave their "side-curls" uncut. Women cover their hair in public with a headscarf or a wig.
The largest groups are located in Israel and the United States.
Hasidic communities also exist in Canada, England, Belgium and Australia
*
Hasidism
- Hasidism orginiated in Poland in the 18th century by Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer who then became known as the Baal Shem Tov ("Master of the Good Name")
- Its focus is on the joyful observance of God's commandments.
- Taught that purity or heart is more pleasing to God then learning.
- Boundless love for God and the world He created.
- Many ideas derive from Jewish Mysticis
-A religon based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality.- They worship in a Hasidic synagogue
- Your taught that God's presence was in all of one's surroundings and that one should serve God in one's every deed and word.
- Hasidic Leaders, known as tzadikim, helps the followers attain a closer realtionship with God
- Hasidism broke into different groups which are headed by different tzadikim. These sects include
*Brelov, Lubavitch(Chabad), Satmar, Ger and more